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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 443.88 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 443.88 and 197.37 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 443.88 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/443.88 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 443.88 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 87,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,608.60/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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