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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 453.48 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 453.48 and 195.86 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 453.48 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/453.48 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 453.48 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 88,818.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818.75/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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