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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 452.74 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 452.74 and 180.72 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 452.74 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/452.74 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 452.74 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 81,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818.72/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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