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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.71, 443.94 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.71, 443.94 and 197.35 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.71 : 443.94 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.71/443.94 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.71x = 443.94 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.71x = 87,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,612.02/321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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