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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 452.97 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 452.97 and 315.96 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 452.97 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/452.97 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 452.97 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 143,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,120.40/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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