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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.08, 445.80 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.08, 445.80 and 198.82 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.08 : 445.80 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.08/445.80 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.08x = 445.80 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.08x = 88,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633.96/323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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