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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 453.62 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 453.62 and 181.35 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 453.62 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/453.62 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 453.62 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 82,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,263.99/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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