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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 445.52 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 445.52 and 198.49 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 445.52 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/445.52 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 445.52 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 88,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.26/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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