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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 490.11 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 490.11 and 197.16 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 490.11 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/490.11 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 490.11 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 96,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,630.09/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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