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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 444.99 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 444.99 and 198.20 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 444.99 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/444.99 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 444.99 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 88,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,197.02/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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