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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 453.56 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 453.56 and 262.47 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 453.56 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/453.56 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 453.56 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 119,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,045.89/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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