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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 451.56 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 451.56 and 196.24 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 451.56 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/451.56 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 451.56 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 88,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,614.13/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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