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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 362.62 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 362.62 and 198.82 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 362.62 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/362.62 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 362.62 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 72,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,094.70/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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