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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 452.83 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 452.83 and 254.40 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 452.83 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/452.83 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 452.83 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 115,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,199.32/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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