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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 453.41 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 453.41 and 181.21 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 453.41 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/453.41 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 453.41 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 82,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,161.75/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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