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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.36, 453.08 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.36, 453.08 and 188.45 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.36 : 453.08 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.36/453.08 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.36x = 453.08 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.36x = 85,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,382.93/328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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