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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 453.13 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 453.13 and 188.47 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 453.13 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/453.13 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 453.13 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 85,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,401.41/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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