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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 308.51 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 308.51 and 198.38 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 308.51 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/308.51 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 308.51 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 61,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199.68/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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