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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.23, 443.31 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.23, 443.31 and 196.85 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.23 : 443.31 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.23/443.31 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.23x = 443.31 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.23x = 87,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,265.57/321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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