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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.91 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.91 and 205.34 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.91 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.91 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.91 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 93,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,411.33/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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