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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 453.33 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 453.33 and 188.59 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 453.33 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/453.33 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 453.33 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 85,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,490.30/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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