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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.59, 364.91 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.59, 364.91 and 198.23 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.59 : 364.91 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.59/364.91 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.59x = 364.91 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.59x = 72,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,333.29/243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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