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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.14, 730.31 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.14, 730.31 and 198.38 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.14 : 730.31 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.14/730.31 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.14x = 730.31 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.14x = 144,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,874.25/487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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