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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 453.48 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 453.48 and 208.96 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 453.48 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/453.48 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 453.48 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 94,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,757.26/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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