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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 455.25 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 455.25 and 205.58 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 455.25 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/455.25 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 455.25 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 93,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,590.30/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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