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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 483.96 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 483.96 and 198.88 is: 298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 483.96 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/483.96 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 483.96 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 96,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,249.96/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.45

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