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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 444.94 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 444.94 and 198.07 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 444.94 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/444.94 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 444.94 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 88,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,129.27/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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