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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.84 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.84 and 198.35 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.84 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.84 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.84 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 61,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057.53/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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