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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 453.31 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 453.31 and 188.63 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 453.31 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/453.31 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 453.31 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 85,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.44/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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