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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 624.16 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 624.16 and 199.58 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 624.16 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/624.16 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 624.16 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 124,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,569.85/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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