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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.86, 445.56 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.86, 445.56 and 198.51 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.86 : 445.56 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.86/445.56 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.86x = 445.56 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.86x = 88,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,448.12/322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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