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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 451.22 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 451.22 and 195.98 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 451.22 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/451.22 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 451.22 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 88,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426.86/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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