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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.43, 490.77 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.43, 490.77 and 197.32 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.43 : 490.77 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.43/490.77 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.43x = 490.77 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.43x = 96,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,838.74/327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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