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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 444.74 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 444.74 and 197.96 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 444.74 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/444.74 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 444.74 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 88,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.73/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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