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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 453.05 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 453.05 and 197.35 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 453.05 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/453.05 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 453.05 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 89,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,409.42/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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