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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 452.91 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 452.91 and 178.83 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 452.91 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/452.91 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 452.91 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 80,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,991.63/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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