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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 544.22 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 544.22 and 198.20 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 544.22 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/544.22 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 544.22 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 107,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,865.52/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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