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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 370.40 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 370.40 and 198.60 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 370.40 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/370.40 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 370.40 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 73,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,561.44/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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