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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 490.92 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 490.92 and 199 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 490.92 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/490.92 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 490.92 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 97,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,693.08/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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