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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 453.47 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 453.47 and 197.58 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 453.47 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/453.47 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 453.47 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 89,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596.60/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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