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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 453.20 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 453.20 and 245.21 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 453.20 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/453.20 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 453.20 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 111,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125.68/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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