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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 454.77 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 454.77 and 205.07 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 454.77 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/454.77 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 454.77 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 93,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,257.41/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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