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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 454.60 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 454.60 and 196.70 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 454.60 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/454.60 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 454.60 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 89,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419.82/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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