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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.49 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.49 and 198.36 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.49 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.49 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.49 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 108,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,004.79/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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