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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 451.40 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 451.40 and 262.62 is: 361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 451.40 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/451.40 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 451.40 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 118,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,546.67/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.18

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