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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 460.70 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 460.70 and 198.76 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 460.70 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/460.70 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 460.70 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 91,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,568.73/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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