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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 452.60 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 452.60 and 195.22 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 452.60 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/452.60 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 452.60 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 88,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,354.31/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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