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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 455.28 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 455.28 and 205.61 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 455.28 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/455.28 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 455.28 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 93,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,607.84/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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