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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 451.64 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 451.64 and 254.36 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 451.64 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/451.64 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 451.64 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 114,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880.92/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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