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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 455.07 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 455.07 and 203.73 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 455.07 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/455.07 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 455.07 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 92,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,711.41/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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