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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 418.37 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 418.37 and 198.35 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 418.37 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/418.37 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 418.37 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 82,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982.17/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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