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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.28 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.28 and 245.40 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.28 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.28 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.28 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 111,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,234.93/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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