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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 452.10 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 452.10 and 281.30 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 452.10 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/452.10 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 452.10 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 127,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,175.73/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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