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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 452.75 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 452.75 and 223.29 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 452.75 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/452.75 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 452.75 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 101,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,094.55/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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