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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.26, 443.31 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.26, 443.31 and 196.98 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.26 : 443.31 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.26/443.31 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.26x = 443.31 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.26x = 87,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,323.20/321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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