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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 323.74 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 323.74 and 198.37 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 323.74 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/323.74 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 323.74 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 64,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,220.30/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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