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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 453.72 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 453.72 and 181.42 is: 250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 453.72 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/453.72 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 453.72 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 82,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.88/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.35

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