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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.24 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.24 and 197.68 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.24 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.24 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.24 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 87,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,817.36/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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