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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 455.04 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 455.04 and 205.58 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 455.04 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/455.04 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 455.04 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 93,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,548.26/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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