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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 452.53 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 452.53 and 252.51 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 452.53 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/452.53 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 452.53 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 114,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,268.35/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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