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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.24 and 197.46 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.24 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.24 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.24 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 89,496.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,496.77/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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