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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 542.08 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 542.08 and 199.02 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 542.08 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/542.08 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 542.08 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 107,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,884.76/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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