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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.10 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.10 and 198.20 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.10 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.10 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.10 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 88,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,218.82/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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