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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 452.16 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 452.16 and 198.68 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 452.16 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/452.16 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 452.16 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 89,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,832.89/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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