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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 453.31 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 453.31 and 197.47 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 453.31 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/453.31 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 453.31 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 89,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,515.13/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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