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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 459.52 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 459.52 and 198.24 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 459.52 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/459.52 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 459.52 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 91,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,095.24/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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