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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 454.71 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 454.71 and 203.51 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 454.71 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/454.71 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 454.71 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 92,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538.03/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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