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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 453.08 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 453.08 and 249.72 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 453.08 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/453.08 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 453.08 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 113,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,143.14/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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