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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 444.31 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 444.31 and 197.63 is: 272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 444.31 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/444.31 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 444.31 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 87,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806.27/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.69

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