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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.60 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.60 and 198.08 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.60 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.60 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.60 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 66,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,871.81/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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