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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 455.42 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 455.42 and 205.71 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 455.42 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/455.42 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 455.42 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 93,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,685.90/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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