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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 452.79 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 452.79 and 197.24 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 452.79 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/452.79 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 452.79 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 89,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306.04/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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