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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 490.26 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 490.26 and 198.50 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 490.26 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/490.26 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 490.26 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 97,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,316.61/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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