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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 513.96 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 513.96 and 198.48 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 513.96 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/513.96 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 513.96 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 102,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,010.78/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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