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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 453.51 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 453.51 and 181.32 is: 250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 453.51 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/453.51 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 453.51 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 82,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,230.43/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.18

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