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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 452.46 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 452.46 and 245.08 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 452.46 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/452.46 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 452.46 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 110,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,888.90/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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