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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.34 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.34 and 197.61 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.34 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.34 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.34 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 97,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,093.70/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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