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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 454.25 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 454.25 and 204.86 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 454.25 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/454.25 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 454.25 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 93,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,059.30/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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