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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.53, 454.56 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.53, 454.56 and 205.30 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.53 : 454.56 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.53/454.56 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.53x = 454.56 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.53x = 93,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.17/329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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