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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.29 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.29 and 198.36 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.29 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.29 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.29 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 88,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,327.72/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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