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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.82 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.82 and 197.04 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.82 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.82 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.82 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 66,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,761.09/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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