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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 453.05 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 453.05 and 188.44 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 453.05 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/453.05 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 453.05 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 85,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372.74/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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