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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 453.79 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 453.79 and 223.80 is: 308.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 453.79 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/453.79 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 453.79 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 101,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,558.20/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.79

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