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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 455.36 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 455.36 and 205.68 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 455.36 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/455.36 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 455.36 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 93,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,657.42/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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