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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 558.32 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 558.32 and 198.80 is: 298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 558.32 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/558.32 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 558.32 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 110,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,992.32/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.37

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