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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 444.15 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 444.15 and 197.64 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 444.15 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/444.15 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 444.15 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 87,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,781.81/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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