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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 453.03 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 453.03 and 197.30 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 453.03 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/453.03 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 453.03 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 89,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,382.82/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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