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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 544.43 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 544.43 and 198.32 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 544.43 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/544.43 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 544.43 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 107,970.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,970.37/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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