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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 454.32 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 454.32 and 256.15 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 454.32 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/454.32 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 454.32 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 116,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,374.07/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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