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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.86 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.86 and 199.26 is: 298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.86 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.86 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.86 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 97,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,808.76/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.89

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