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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 445.56 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 445.56 and 198.59 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 445.56 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/445.56 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 445.56 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 88,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,481.53/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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