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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.36 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.36 and 204.79 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.36 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.36 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.36 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 93,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,048.38/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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