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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 445.95 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 445.95 and 197.20 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 445.95 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/445.95 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 445.95 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 87,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,942.70/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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