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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.33 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.33 and 223.68 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.33 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.33 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.33 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 101,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,400.85/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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