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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 451.78 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 451.78 and 281.36 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 451.78 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/451.78 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 451.78 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 127,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,112.82/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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