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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 462.96 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 462.96 and 199.18 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 462.96 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/462.96 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 462.96 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 92,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,212.37/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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