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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 452.97 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 452.97 and 180.88 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 452.97 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/452.97 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 452.97 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 81,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933.21/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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