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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.83, 452.22 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.83, 452.22 and 196.61 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.83 : 452.22 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.83/452.22 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.83x = 452.22 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.83x = 88,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,910.97/327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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