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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.35, 453.15 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.35, 453.15 and 197.37 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.35 : 453.15 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.35/453.15 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.35x = 453.15 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.35x = 89,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438.22/328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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