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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 452.62 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 452.62 and 197.07 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 452.62 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/452.62 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 452.62 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 89,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,197.82/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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