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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.84, 458.78 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.84, 458.78 and 198.32 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.84 : 458.78 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.84/458.78 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.84x = 458.78 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.84x = 90,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,983.08/305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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