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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 426.64 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 426.64 and 198.78 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 426.64 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/426.64 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 426.64 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 84,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,807.50/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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