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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 453.06 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 453.06 and 197.44 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 453.06 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/453.06 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 453.06 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 89,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,452.17/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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