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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 452.63 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 452.63 and 180.64 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 452.63 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/452.63 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 452.63 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 81,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,761.05/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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