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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 491.82 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 491.82 and 197.92 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 491.82 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/491.82 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 491.82 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 97,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,341.01/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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