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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 452.84 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 452.84 and 223.26 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 452.84 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/452.84 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 452.84 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 101,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,099.50/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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