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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 453.39 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 453.39 and 223.83 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 453.39 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/453.39 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 453.39 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 101,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,482.28/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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