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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.32, 454.26 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.32, 454.26 and 203.26 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.32 : 454.26 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.32/454.26 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.32x = 454.26 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.32x = 92,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332.89/329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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