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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 490.59 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 490.59 and 197.11 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 490.59 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/490.59 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 490.59 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 96,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,700.19/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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