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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.07 and 198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.07 and 198.29 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.07 = 198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.07 = 198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.07 × 198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 88,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,253.55/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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