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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 452.70 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 452.70 and 245.27 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 452.70 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/452.70 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 452.70 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 111,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,031.47/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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