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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 453.12 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 453.12 and 254.38 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 453.12 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/453.12 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 453.12 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 115,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,264.67/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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