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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 446.87 and 197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 446.87 and 197.77 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 446.87 = 197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/446.87 = 197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 446.87 × 197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 88,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,377.48/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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