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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.23 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.23 and 197.67 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.23 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.23 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.23 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 97,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.94/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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