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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 453.81 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 453.81 and 181.49 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 453.81 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/453.81 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 453.81 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 82,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,362.09/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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