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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 444.76 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 444.76 and 197.92 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 444.76 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/444.76 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 444.76 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 88,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026.90/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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