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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.23, 846.35 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.23, 846.35 and 198.94 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.23 : 846.35 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.23/846.35 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.23x = 846.35 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.23x = 168,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,372.87/564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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