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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.70, 445.29 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.70, 445.29 and 198.30 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.70 : 445.29 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.70/445.29 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.70x = 445.29 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.70x = 88,301.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,301.01/322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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