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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 443.68 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 443.68 and 197.22 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 443.68 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/443.68 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 443.68 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 87,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,502.57/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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