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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 453.57 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 453.57 and 181.31 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 453.57 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/453.57 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 453.57 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 82,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,235.10/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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