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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 453.50 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 453.50 and 195.92 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 453.50 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/453.50 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 453.50 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 88,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848.91/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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