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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 452.40 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 452.40 and 315.56 is: 434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 452.40 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/452.40 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 452.40 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 142,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,759.34/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.08

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