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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.80 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.80 and 188.23 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.80 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.80 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.80 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 85,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,229.60/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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