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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.56 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.56 and 198.56 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.56 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.56 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.56 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 83,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109.27/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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