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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 444.60 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 444.60 and 197.96 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 444.60 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/444.60 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 444.60 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 88,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,013.02/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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