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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 452.67 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 452.67 and 196.97 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 452.67 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/452.67 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 452.67 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 89,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162.41/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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