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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 452.57 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 452.57 and 255.15 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 452.57 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/452.57 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 452.57 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 115,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,471.96/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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