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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 452.89 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 452.89 and 197.29 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 452.89 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/452.89 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 452.89 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 89,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,350.67/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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