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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 452.88 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 452.88 and 197.04 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 452.88 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/452.88 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 452.88 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 89,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,235.48/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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