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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 443.71 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 443.71 and 197.11 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 443.71 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/443.71 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 443.71 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 87,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,460.48/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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