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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.20 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.20 and 198.22 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.20 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.20 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.20 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 88,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,246.43/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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