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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 450.98 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 450.98 and 195.80 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 450.98 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/450.98 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 450.98 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 88,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,301.88/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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