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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 188.56 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.24 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.24 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.24 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 85,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,461.80/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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