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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 452.76 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 452.76 and 302.34 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 452.76 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/452.76 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 452.76 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 136,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,887.46/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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