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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.78 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.78 and 180.74 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.78 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.78 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.78 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 81,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834.55/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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