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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 445.58 and 198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 445.58 and 198.61 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 445.58 = 198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/445.58 = 198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 445.58 × 198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 88,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493.42/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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