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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 445.84 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 445.84 and 197.12 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 445.84 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/445.84 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 445.84 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 87,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,883.98/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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