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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.91, 540.69 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.91, 540.69 and 198.46 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.91 : 540.69 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.91/540.69 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.91x = 540.69 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.91x = 107,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,305.34/360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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