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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 444.09 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 444.09 and 197.38 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 444.09 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/444.09 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 444.09 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 87,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,654.48/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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