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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 621.97 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 621.97 and 198.38 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 621.97 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/621.97 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 621.97 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 123,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,386.41/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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