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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 454.26 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 454.26 and 255.24 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 454.26 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/454.26 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 454.26 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 115,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945.32/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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