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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.46 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.46 and 197.58 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.46 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.46 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.46 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 89,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591.37/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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