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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 452.73 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 452.73 and 188.22 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 452.73 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/452.73 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 452.73 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 85,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.24/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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