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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.15, 444.79 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.15, 444.79 and 197.97 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.15 : 444.79 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.15/444.79 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.15x = 444.79 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.15x = 88,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,055.08/322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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