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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 452.95 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 452.95 and 180.86 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 452.95 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/452.95 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 452.95 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 81,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,919.63/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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