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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.69 and 181.38 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.69 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.69 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.69 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 82,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,290.29/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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