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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 452.92 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 452.92 and 180.85 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 452.92 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/452.92 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 452.92 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 81,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,910.58/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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