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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 514.44 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 514.44 and 198.24 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 514.44 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/514.44 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 514.44 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 101,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,982.59/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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