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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 541.23 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 541.23 and 198.47 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 541.23 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/541.23 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 541.23 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 107,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,415.21/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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