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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 445.88 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 445.88 and 197.03 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 445.88 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/445.88 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 445.88 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 87,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,852.23/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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