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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.08, 946.66 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.08, 946.66 and 198.24 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.08 : 946.66 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.08/946.66 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.08x = 946.66 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.08x = 187,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,665.88/631.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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