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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 444 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 444 and 197.35 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 444 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/444 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 444 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 87,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,623.40/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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