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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.45, 365.22 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.45, 365.22 and 198.45 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.45 : 365.22 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.45/365.22 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.45x = 365.22 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.45x = 72,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477.91/243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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