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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.55 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.55 and 198.50 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.55 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.55 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.55 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 88,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,438.45/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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