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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.38 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.38 and 196.18 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.38 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.38 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.38 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 88,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,551.73/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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