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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 452.52 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 452.52 and 211.80 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 452.52 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/452.52 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 452.52 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 95,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843.74/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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