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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.32, 443.50 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.32, 443.50 and 197 is: 271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.32 : 443.50 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.32/443.50 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.32x = 443.50 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.32x = 87,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,369.50/321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.91

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