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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 443.23 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 443.23 and 196.85 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 443.23 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/443.23 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 443.23 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 87,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,250.44/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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