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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 453.85 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 453.85 and 245.52 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 453.85 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/453.85 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 453.85 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 111,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,428.02/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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