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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 454.94 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 454.94 and 205.29 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 454.94 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/454.94 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 454.94 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 93,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,393.44/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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