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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 454.28 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 454.28 and 205.13 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 454.28 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/454.28 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 454.28 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 93,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,186.57/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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