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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.17 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.17 and 198.24 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.17 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.17 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.17 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 123,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338.98/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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