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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 622.38 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 622.38 and 198.56 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 622.38 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/622.38 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 622.38 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 123,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,579.77/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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