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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 453.58 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 453.58 and 181.33 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 453.58 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/453.58 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 453.58 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 82,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246.07/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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