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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.26 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.26 and 249.82 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.26 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.26 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.26 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 113,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,232.90/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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