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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 452.98 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 452.98 and 270.12 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 452.98 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/452.98 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 452.98 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 122,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,358.96/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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