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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 444.82 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 444.82 and 198.01 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 444.82 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/444.82 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 444.82 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 88,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,076.09/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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