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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.90, 445.10 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.90, 445.10 and 198.33 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.90 : 445.10 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.90/445.10 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.90x = 445.10 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.90x = 88,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,276.68/322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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