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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 452.89 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 452.89 and 188.33 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 452.89 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/452.89 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 452.89 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 85,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,290.74/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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