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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 444.75 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 444.75 and 197.92 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 444.75 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/444.75 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 444.75 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 88,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,024.92/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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