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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 453.54 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 453.54 and 197.60 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 453.54 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/453.54 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 453.54 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 89,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,619.50/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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