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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.80 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.80 and 198.06 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.80 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.80 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.80 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 88,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,097.09/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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