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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 623.28 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 623.28 and 198.96 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 623.28 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/623.28 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 623.28 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 124,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,007.79/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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