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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 453.27 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 453.27 and 197.44 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 453.27 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/453.27 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 453.27 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 89,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,492.68/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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