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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 444.89 and 197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 444.89 and 197.98 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 444.89 = 197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/444.89 = 197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 444.89 × 197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 88,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,079.32/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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