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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.62 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.62 and 180.63 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.62 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.62 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.62 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 81,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,756.75/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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