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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 452.10 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 452.10 and 196.59 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 452.10 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/452.10 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 452.10 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 88,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,878.34/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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