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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 434.81 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 434.81 and 197.21 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 434.81 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/434.81 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 434.81 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 85,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,750.46/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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