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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 448.13 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 448.13 and 198.65 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 448.13 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/448.13 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 448.13 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 89,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,022.64/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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