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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 452.73 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 452.73 and 197.02 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 452.73 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/452.73 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 452.73 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 89,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,196.86/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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