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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.52 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.52 and 245.16 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.52 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.52 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.52 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 110,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,939.80/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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