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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 361.99 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 361.99 and 198.51 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 361.99 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/361.99 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 361.99 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 71,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,858.63/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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