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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 453.81 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 453.81 and 181.48 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 453.81 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/453.81 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 453.81 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 82,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,357.45/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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