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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.22 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.22 and 197.43 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.22 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.22 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.22 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 89,477.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.60/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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