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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.19, 452.57 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.19, 452.57 and 281.75 is: 388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.19 : 452.57 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.19/452.57 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.19x = 452.57 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.19x = 127,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,507.93/328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.52

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