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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 453.61 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 453.61 and 197.69 is: 272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 453.61 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/453.61 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 453.61 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 89,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,674.16/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.84

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