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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 453.47 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 453.47 and 197.64 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 453.47 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/453.47 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 453.47 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 89,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,622.82/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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