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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.63 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.63 and 180.64 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.63 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.63 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.63 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 81,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,763.08/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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