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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.58, 443.84 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.58, 443.84 and 197.31 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.58 : 443.84 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.58/443.84 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.58x = 443.84 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.58x = 87,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,573.08/321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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