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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 445.08 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 445.08 and 198.28 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 445.08 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/445.08 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 445.08 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 88,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,250.46/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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