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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 544.67 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 544.67 and 198.79 is: 298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 544.67 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/544.67 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 544.67 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 108,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,273.55/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.11

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