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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 443.21 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 443.21 and 196.80 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 443.21 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/443.21 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 443.21 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 87,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,222.74/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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