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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 446.89 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 446.89 and 197.92 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 446.89 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/446.89 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 446.89 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 88,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,448.47/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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