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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 455.31 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 455.31 and 197.10 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 455.31 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/455.31 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 455.31 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 89,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,741.60/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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