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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 445.56 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 445.56 and 198.64 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 445.56 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/445.56 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 445.56 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 88,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504.92/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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