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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 461.57 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 461.57 and 199.40 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 461.57 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/461.57 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 461.57 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 92,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,033.75/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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