Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.26, 446.08 and 198.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323.26, 446.08 and 198.92 is: 274.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323.26 : 446.08 = 198.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323.26/446.08 = 198.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323.26x = 446.08 × 198.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323.26x = 88,734.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,734.23/323.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.50
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