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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 453.74 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 453.74 and 181.44 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 453.74 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/453.74 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 453.74 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 82,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325.68/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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