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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 445.85 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 445.85 and 198.76 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 445.85 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/445.85 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 445.85 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 88,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,615.04/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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