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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 445.52 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 445.52 and 198.37 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 445.52 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/445.52 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 445.52 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 88,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,378.11/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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