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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.50 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.50 and 215.94 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.50 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.50 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.50 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 97,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,712.85/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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