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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 453.24 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 453.24 and 188.53 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 453.24 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/453.24 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 453.24 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 85,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448.39/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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