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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.88, 450.99 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.88, 450.99 and 195.78 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.88 : 450.99 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.88/450.99 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.88x = 450.99 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.88x = 88,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,294.82/326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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