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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.35, 310.31 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.35, 310.31 and 198.48 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.35 : 310.31 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.35/310.31 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.35x = 310.31 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.35x = 61,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590.33/224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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