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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 307.73 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 307.73 and 198.23 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 307.73 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/307.73 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 307.73 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 60,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999.72/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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