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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.50 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.50 and 198.45 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.50 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.50 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.50 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 88,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,409.48/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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