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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.63, 365.49 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.63, 365.49 and 198.38 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.63 : 365.49 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.63/365.49 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.63x = 365.49 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.63x = 72,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,504.08/243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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