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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 445.09 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 445.09 and 198.19 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 445.09 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/445.09 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 445.09 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 88,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,212.08/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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