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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 452.30 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 452.30 and 245.32 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 452.30 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/452.30 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 452.30 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 110,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,958.24/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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