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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 445.88 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 445.88 and 198.79 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 445.88 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/445.88 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 445.88 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 88,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,635.87/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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