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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 451.66 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 451.66 and 305.76 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 451.66 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/451.66 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 451.66 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 138,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099.56/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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