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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.12 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.12 and 197.58 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.12 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.12 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.12 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 87,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,749.23/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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