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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 453.31 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 453.31 and 223.85 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 453.31 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/453.31 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 453.31 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 101,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,473.44/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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