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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 444.02 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 444.02 and 197.45 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 444.02 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/444.02 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 444.02 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 87,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,671.66/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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