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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 453.35 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 453.35 and 197.44 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 453.35 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/453.35 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 453.35 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 89,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,507.67/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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