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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 445.14 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 445.14 and 198.18 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 445.14 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/445.14 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 445.14 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 88,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217.29/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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