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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 455.10 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 455.10 and 205.40 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 455.10 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/455.10 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 455.10 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 93,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,477.54/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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