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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.19, 453.02 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.19, 453.02 and 197.17 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.19 : 453.02 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.19/453.02 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.19x = 453.02 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.19x = 89,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,319.84/328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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