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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 460.24 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 460.24 and 198.79 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 460.24 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/460.24 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 460.24 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 91,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,491.11/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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