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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 513.53 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 513.53 and 198.26 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 513.53 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/513.53 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 513.53 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 101,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,811.47/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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