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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 451.97 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 451.97 and 272.66 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 451.97 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/451.97 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 451.97 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 123,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.14/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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