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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 452.98 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 452.98 and 249.69 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 452.98 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/452.98 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 452.98 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 113,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103.95/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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