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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 452.75 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 452.75 and 269.15 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 452.75 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/452.75 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 452.75 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 121,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,857.45/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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