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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 491.76 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 491.76 and 199.50 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 491.76 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/491.76 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 491.76 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 98,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,106.12/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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