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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 453.81 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 453.81 and 197.83 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 453.81 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/453.81 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 453.81 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 89,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,777.23/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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