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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 451.68 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 451.68 and 196.37 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 451.68 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/451.68 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 451.68 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 88,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,696.40/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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