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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 455.12 and 205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 455.12 and 205.53 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 455.12 = 205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/455.12 = 205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 455.12 × 205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 93,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,538.85/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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