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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.68, 443.91 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.68, 443.91 and 197.35 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.68 : 443.91 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.68/443.91 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.68x = 443.91 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.68x = 87,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,605.64/321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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