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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 453.06 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 453.06 and 197.18 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 453.06 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/453.06 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 453.06 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 89,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334.37/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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