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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.70 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.70 and 197.10 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.70 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.70 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.70 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 89,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,227.17/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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