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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 622.15 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 622.15 and 198.20 is: 297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 622.15 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/622.15 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 622.15 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 123,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,310.13/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.44

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