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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.03 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.03 and 197.45 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.03 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.03 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.03 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 89,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,449.47/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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