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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 452.94 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 452.94 and 223.73 is: 308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 452.94 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/452.94 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 452.94 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 101,336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,336.27/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.86

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