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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 453.15 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 453.15 and 223.65 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 453.15 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/453.15 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 453.15 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 101,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,347.00/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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