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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 453.43 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 453.43 and 181.20 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 453.43 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/453.43 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 453.43 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 82,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,163.10/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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