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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.83, 444.21 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.83, 444.21 and 197.57 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.83 : 444.21 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.83/444.21 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.83x = 444.21 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.83x = 87,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762.57/321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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