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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 451.80 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 451.80 and 196.44 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 451.80 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/451.80 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 451.80 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 88,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,751.59/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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