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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.28 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.28 and 198.85 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.28 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.28 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.28 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 123,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,937.67/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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