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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 445.26 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 445.26 and 198.37 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 445.26 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/445.26 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 445.26 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 88,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,326.23/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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