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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 453.37 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 453.37 and 188.68 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 453.37 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/453.37 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 453.37 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 85,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,538.64/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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