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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.79 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.79 and 316.26 is: 436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.79 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.79 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.79 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 143,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,199.37/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.40

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