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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.48 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.48 and 197.54 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.48 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.48 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.48 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 89,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,578.17/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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