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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 453.72 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 453.72 and 245.74 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 453.72 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/453.72 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 453.72 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 111,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,497.15/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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