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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 418.42 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 418.42 and 198.36 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 418.42 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/418.42 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 418.42 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 82,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,997.30/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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