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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 527.98 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 527.98 and 198.15 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 527.98 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/527.98 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 527.98 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 104,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,615.61/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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