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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.54 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.54 and 198.30 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.54 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.54 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.54 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 88,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,746.77/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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