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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 527.85 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 527.85 and 198.45 is: 297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 527.85 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/527.85 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 527.85 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 104,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,751.83/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.52

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