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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 455.17 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 455.17 and 205.52 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 455.17 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/455.17 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 455.17 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 93,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,546.54/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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