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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 451.50 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 451.50 and 196.40 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 451.50 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/451.50 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 451.50 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 88,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674.60/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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