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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.36, 365.58 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.36, 365.58 and 198 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.36 : 365.58 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.36/365.58 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.36x = 365.58 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.36x = 72,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,384.84/243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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