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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.21 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.21 and 198.36 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.21 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.21 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.21 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 107,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,946.77/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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