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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 453.15 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 453.15 and 188.49 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 453.15 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/453.15 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 453.15 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 85,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,414.24/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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