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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.61, 454.86 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.61, 454.86 and 205.35 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.61 : 454.86 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.61/454.86 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.61x = 454.86 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.61x = 93,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,405.50/329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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