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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 452.52 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 452.52 and 228.50 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 452.52 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/452.52 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 452.52 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 103,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,400.82/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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