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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.22 and 199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.22 and 199.24 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.22 = 199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.22 = 199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.22 × 199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 108,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,031.91/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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