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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 452.97 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 452.97 and 197.28 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 452.97 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/452.97 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 452.97 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 89,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,361.92/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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