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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.32 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.32 and 254.20 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.32 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.32 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.32 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 114,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,979.74/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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