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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 453.16 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 453.16 and 181.03 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 453.16 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/453.16 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 453.16 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 82,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,035.84/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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