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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.24 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.24 and 249.84 is: 344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.24 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.24 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.24 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 113,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,237.48/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.66

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