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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.28 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.28 and 269.68 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.28 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.28 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.28 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 121,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,970.87/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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