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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.40 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.40 and 198.31 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.40 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.40 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.40 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 89,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,318.82/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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