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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 451.70 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 451.70 and 196.32 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 451.70 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/451.70 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 451.70 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 88,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,677.74/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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