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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 454.41 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 454.41 and 203.29 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 454.41 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/454.41 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 454.41 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 92,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,377.01/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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