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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.02 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.02 and 198.28 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.02 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.02 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.02 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 84,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,471.25/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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