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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 453.33 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 453.33 and 186.71 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 453.33 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/453.33 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 453.33 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 84,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,642.38/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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