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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.70 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.70 and 197.91 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.70 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.70 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.70 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 88,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,010.58/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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