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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 453.31 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 453.31 and 197.57 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 453.31 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/453.31 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 453.31 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 89,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557.70/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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