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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 453.82 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 453.82 and 196.08 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 453.82 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/453.82 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 453.82 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 88,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,985.03/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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