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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 452.22 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 452.22 and 193.11 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 452.22 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/452.22 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 452.22 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 87,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,329.33/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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