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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 453.28 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 453.28 and 188.58 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 453.28 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/453.28 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 453.28 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 85,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,478.57/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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