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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.08 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.08 and 198.96 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.08 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.08 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.08 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 123,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,968.00/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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