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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 455.22 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 455.22 and 205.52 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 455.22 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/455.22 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 455.22 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 93,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,554.54/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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