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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 445.51 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 445.51 and 198.59 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 445.51 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/445.51 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 445.51 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 88,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472.84/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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