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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.45, 453.29 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.45, 453.29 and 281.98 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.45 : 453.29 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.45/453.29 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.45x = 453.29 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.45x = 127,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,817.70/328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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