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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.39, 443.61 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.39, 443.61 and 197.10 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.39 : 443.61 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.39/443.61 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.39x = 443.61 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.39x = 87,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,435.53/321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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