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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.86 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.86 and 205.30 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.86 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.86 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.86 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 93,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,382.76/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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