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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 452.69 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 452.69 and 197.22 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 452.69 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/452.69 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 452.69 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 89,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,276.27/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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