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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.40 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.40 and 199.32 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.40 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.40 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.40 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 124,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,256.09/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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