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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 452.34 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 452.34 and 197.04 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 452.34 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/452.34 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 452.34 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 89,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,129.07/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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