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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 623.60 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 623.60 and 199.20 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 623.60 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/623.60 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 623.60 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 124,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,221.12/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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