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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 459.81 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 459.81 and 198.45 is: 298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 459.81 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/459.81 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 459.81 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 91,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,249.29/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.29

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