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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.63, 362.10 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.63, 362.10 and 198.47 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.63 : 362.10 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.63/362.10 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.63x = 362.10 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.63x = 71,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.99/241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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