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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.54, 445.23 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.54, 445.23 and 198.25 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.54 : 445.23 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.54/445.23 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.54x = 445.23 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.54x = 88,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,265.73/322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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