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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 453.30 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 453.30 and 181.13 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 453.30 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/453.30 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 453.30 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 82,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,106.68/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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