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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.01 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.01 and 198.98 is: 298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.01 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.01 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.01 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 108,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,446.09/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.33

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