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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.03 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.03 and 198.46 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.03 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.03 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.03 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 89,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,709.87/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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