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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 322.84 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 322.84 and 197 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 322.84 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/322.84 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 322.84 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 63,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599.48/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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