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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 454.08 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 454.08 and 204.78 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 454.08 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/454.08 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 454.08 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 92,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986.50/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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