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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 492.32 and 199.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 492.32 and 199.57 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 492.32 = 199.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/492.32 = 199.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 492.32 × 199.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 98,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,252.30/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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