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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.20 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.20 and 197.27 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.20 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.20 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.20 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 96,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701.88/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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