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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 454.36 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 454.36 and 204.97 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 454.36 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/454.36 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 454.36 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 93,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,130.17/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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