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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.66 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.66 and 254.14 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.66 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.66 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.66 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 115,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,293.15/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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