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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.80 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.80 and 198.48 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.80 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.80 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.80 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 113,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,490.86/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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