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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 453.02 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 453.02 and 197.38 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 453.02 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/453.02 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 453.02 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 89,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,417.09/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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