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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 445.12 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 445.12 and 198.15 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 445.12 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/445.12 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 445.12 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 88,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,200.03/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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