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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 445.51 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 445.51 and 198.49 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 445.51 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/445.51 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 445.51 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 88,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,429.28/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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