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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 444.84 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 444.84 and 198.03 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 444.84 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/444.84 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 444.84 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 88,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,091.67/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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