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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 452.74 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 452.74 and 282.20 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 452.74 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/452.74 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 452.74 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 127,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,763.33/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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