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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.52 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.52 and 198.51 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.52 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.52 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.52 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 83,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,079.42/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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