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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 452.73 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 452.73 and 180.70 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 452.73 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/452.73 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 452.73 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 81,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808.31/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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