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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 451.74 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 451.74 and 196.33 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 451.74 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/451.74 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 451.74 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 88,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.86/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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