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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 444.91 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 444.91 and 198.08 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 444.91 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/444.91 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 444.91 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 88,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127.77/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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