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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 455.12 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 455.12 and 205.52 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 455.12 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/455.12 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 455.12 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 93,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,532.96/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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