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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 541.32 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 541.32 and 198.48 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 541.32 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/541.32 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 541.32 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 107,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,441.19/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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