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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 452.52 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 452.52 and 196.92 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 452.52 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/452.52 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 452.52 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 89,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,110.24/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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