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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 452.99 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 452.99 and 180.89 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 452.99 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/452.99 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 452.99 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 81,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,938.19/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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