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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 453.14 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 453.14 and 197.36 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 453.14 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/453.14 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 453.14 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 89,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,431.71/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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