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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.27 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.27 and 197.64 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.27 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.27 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.27 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 87,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,805.52/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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