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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.69, 445.21 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.69, 445.21 and 198.24 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.69 : 445.21 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.69/445.21 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.69x = 445.21 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.69x = 88,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,258.43/322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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