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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 488.88 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 488.88 and 197.92 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 488.88 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/488.88 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 488.88 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 96,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,759.13/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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