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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 452.51 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 452.51 and 268.98 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 452.51 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/452.51 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 452.51 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 121,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,716.14/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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