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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 445.70 and 196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 445.70 and 196.97 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 445.70 = 196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/445.70 = 196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 445.70 × 196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 87,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,791.14/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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