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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 460.08 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 460.08 and 198.48 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 460.08 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/460.08 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 460.08 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 91,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,316.68/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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