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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.85 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.85 and 180.79 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.85 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.85 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.85 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 81,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,870.75/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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