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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 453.57 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 453.57 and 195.88 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 453.57 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/453.57 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 453.57 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 88,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,845.29/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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