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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.94 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.94 and 197.91 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.94 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.94 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.94 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 89,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,838.77/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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