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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.88 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.88 and 198.63 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.88 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.88 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.88 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 88,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,566.26/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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