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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 453.96 and 255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 453.96 and 255.87 is: 353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 453.96 = 255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/453.96 = 255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 453.96 × 255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 116,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,154.75/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.47

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