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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.73 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.73 and 198.89 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.73 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.73 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.73 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 88,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650.37/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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