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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 543.81 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 543.81 and 198.09 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 543.81 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/543.81 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 543.81 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 107,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,723.32/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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