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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.05 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.05 and 198.50 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.05 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.05 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.05 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 107,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,995.31/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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