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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 623.24 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 623.24 and 198.68 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 623.24 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/623.24 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 623.24 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 123,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,825.32/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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