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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 445.15 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 445.15 and 198.25 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 445.15 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/445.15 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 445.15 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 88,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,249.01/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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