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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 445.43 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 445.43 and 198.39 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 445.43 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/445.43 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 445.43 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 88,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367.47/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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