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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.72 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.72 and 198.60 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.72 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.72 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.72 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 88,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.99/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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