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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 452.88 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 452.88 and 197.23 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 452.88 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/452.88 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 452.88 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 89,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321.52/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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