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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 458.46 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 458.46 and 198.45 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 458.46 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/458.46 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 458.46 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 90,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,981.39/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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