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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 454.98 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 454.98 and 203.79 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 454.98 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/454.98 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 454.98 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 92,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,720.37/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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