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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.11, 452.86 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.11, 452.86 and 188.23 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.11 : 452.86 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.11/452.86 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.11x = 452.86 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.11x = 85,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241.01/328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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