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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 452.36 and 239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 452.36 and 239.72 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 452.36 = 239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/452.36 = 239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 452.36 × 239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 108,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,438.08/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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