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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 453.26 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 453.26 and 197.46 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 453.26 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/453.26 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 453.26 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 89,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,499.73/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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