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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 453.41 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 453.41 and 197.62 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 453.41 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/453.41 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 453.41 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 89,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,605.17/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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