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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 443.78 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 443.78 and 197.30 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 443.78 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/443.78 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 443.78 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 87,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,556.81/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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