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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 454.90 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 454.90 and 205.54 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 454.90 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/454.90 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 454.90 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 93,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,500.15/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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