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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 462.01 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 462.01 and 198.31 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 462.01 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/462.01 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 462.01 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 91,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,618.89/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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