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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 460.05 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 460.05 and 198.67 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 460.05 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/460.05 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 460.05 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 91,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398.13/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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