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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 452.88 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 452.88 and 284.40 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 452.88 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/452.88 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 452.88 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 128,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,799.07/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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