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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 454.91 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 454.91 and 205.45 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 454.91 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/454.91 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 454.91 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 93,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,459.09/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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