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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.48 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.48 and 197.64 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.48 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.48 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.48 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 89,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,625.79/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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