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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.17, 454.03 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.17, 454.03 and 204.70 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.17 : 454.03 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.17/454.03 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.17x = 454.03 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.17x = 92,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,939.94/329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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