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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 453.56 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 453.56 and 249.84 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 453.56 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/453.56 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 453.56 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 113,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318.06/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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