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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 452.79 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 452.79 and 180.77 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 452.79 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/452.79 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 452.79 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 81,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,850.85/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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