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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 453.76 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 453.76 and 181.45 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 453.76 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/453.76 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 453.76 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 82,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,332.48/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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