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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 454.50 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 454.50 and 205.18 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 454.50 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/454.50 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 454.50 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 93,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,254.31/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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