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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 452.96 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 452.96 and 223.12 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 452.96 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/452.96 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 452.96 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 101,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,064.44/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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