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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 452.83 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 452.83 and 223.39 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 452.83 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/452.83 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 452.83 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 101,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,157.69/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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