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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 444.31 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 444.31 and 197.55 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 444.31 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/444.31 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 444.31 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 87,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,774.13/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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