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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 452.84 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 452.84 and 197.22 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 452.84 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/452.84 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 452.84 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 89,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,309.10/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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