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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 442.46 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 442.46 and 198.16 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 442.46 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/442.46 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 442.46 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 87,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,679.75/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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