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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.53 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.53 and 198.54 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.53 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.53 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.53 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 88,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,455.53/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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