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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 490.96 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 490.96 and 197.22 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 490.96 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/490.96 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 490.96 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 96,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,827.13/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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