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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.15 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.15 and 198.30 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.15 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.15 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.15 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 88,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,273.25/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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