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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 181.09 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.24 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.24 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.24 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 82,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,077.23/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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