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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 335.35 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 335.35 and 198.28 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 335.35 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/335.35 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 335.35 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 66,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490.53/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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