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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 452.85 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 452.85 and 245.54 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 452.85 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/452.85 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 452.85 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 111,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,192.79/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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