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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 335.48 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 335.48 and 198.45 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 335.48 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/335.48 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 335.48 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 66,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575.01/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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