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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 453.66 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 453.66 and 281.61 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 453.66 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/453.66 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 453.66 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 127,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,755.19/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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