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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 454.71 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 454.71 and 205.16 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 454.71 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/454.71 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 454.71 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 93,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,286.80/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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