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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 458.40 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 458.40 and 198.40 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 458.40 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/458.40 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 458.40 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 90,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,946.56/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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