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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 444.42 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 444.42 and 197.61 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 444.42 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/444.42 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 444.42 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 87,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,821.84/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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