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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 452.96 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 452.96 and 180.90 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 452.96 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/452.96 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 452.96 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 81,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,940.46/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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