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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 453.52 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 453.52 and 195.82 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 453.52 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/453.52 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 453.52 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 88,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809.49/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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