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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 452.85 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 452.85 and 188.24 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 452.85 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/452.85 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 452.85 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 85,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.22/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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