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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 528.36 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 528.36 and 198.48 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 528.36 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/528.36 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 528.36 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 104,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,868.89/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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