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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 490.70 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 490.70 and 197.45 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 490.70 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/490.70 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 490.70 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 96,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,888.95/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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