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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.35, 623.03 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.35, 623.03 and 198.27 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.35 : 623.03 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.35/623.03 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.35x = 623.03 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.35x = 123,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,528.16/415.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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