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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 452.74 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 452.74 and 249.47 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 452.74 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/452.74 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 452.74 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 112,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,942.16/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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