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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 451.12 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 451.12 and 316.38 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 451.12 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/451.12 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 451.12 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 142,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,725.35/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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