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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 623.23 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 623.23 and 198.41 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 623.23 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/623.23 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 623.23 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 123,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,651.45/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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