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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 453.06 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 453.06 and 223.83 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 453.06 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/453.06 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 453.06 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 101,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,408.42/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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