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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.86 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.86 and 181.51 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.86 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.86 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.86 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 82,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,381.06/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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