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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.27 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.27 and 197.42 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.27 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.27 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.27 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 96,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,983.08/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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