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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 378.48 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 378.48 and 198.30 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 378.48 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/378.48 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 378.48 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 75,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052.58/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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