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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.23 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.23 and 188.53 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.23 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.23 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.23 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 85,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,444.24/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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