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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 490.32 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 490.32 and 197.04 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 490.32 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/490.32 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 490.32 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 96,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,612.65/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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