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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 338.19 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 338.19 and 198.73 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 338.19 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/338.19 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 338.19 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 67,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207.50/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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