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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 455.22 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 455.22 and 205.50 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 455.22 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/455.22 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 455.22 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 93,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,547.71/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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