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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 452.10 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 452.10 and 196.62 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 452.10 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/452.10 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 452.10 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 88,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,891.90/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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