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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 454.28 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 454.28 and 204.84 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 454.28 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/454.28 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 454.28 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 93,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,054.72/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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