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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 450.81 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 450.81 and 195.70 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 450.81 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/450.81 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 450.81 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 88,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223.52/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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