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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 452.99 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 452.99 and 241.09 is: 332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 452.99 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/452.99 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 452.99 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 109,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,207.89/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.70

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