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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 453.18 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 453.18 and 241.48 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 453.18 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/453.18 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 453.18 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 109,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,433.91/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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