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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 453.30 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 453.30 and 188.62 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 453.30 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/453.30 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 453.30 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 85,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,499.18/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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