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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 451.36 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 451.36 and 198.48 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 451.36 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/451.36 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 451.36 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 89,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,585.93/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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