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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 453.78 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 453.78 and 250.22 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 453.78 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/453.78 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 453.78 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 113,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,542.56/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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