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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 542.19 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 542.19 and 198.70 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 542.19 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/542.19 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 542.19 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 107,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,730.44/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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