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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 452.52 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 452.52 and 245.52 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 452.52 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/452.52 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 452.52 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 111,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,102.71/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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