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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 453.61 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 453.61 and 181.33 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 453.61 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/453.61 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 453.61 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 82,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,253.10/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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