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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 489.57 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 489.57 and 196.70 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 489.57 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/489.57 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 489.57 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 96,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,299.92/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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