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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.69, 443.93 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.69, 443.93 and 197.36 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.69 : 443.93 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.69/443.93 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.69x = 443.93 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.69x = 87,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,610.82/321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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