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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.75, 454.79 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.75, 454.79 and 205.34 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 454.79 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/454.79 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 454.79 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 93,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,383.28/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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