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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 453.21 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 453.21 and 198.12 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 453.21 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/453.21 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 453.21 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 89,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,791.59/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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