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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 623.22 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 623.22 and 199.32 is: 298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 623.22 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/623.22 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 623.22 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 124,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,220.21/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.66

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