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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 452.94 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 452.94 and 188.38 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 452.94 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/452.94 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 452.94 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 85,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323.70/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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