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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 434.58 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 434.58 and 198.52 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 434.58 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/434.58 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 434.58 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 86,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.82/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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