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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.12 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.12 and 198.33 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.12 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.12 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.12 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 107,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,320.33/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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