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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 337.80 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 337.80 and 198.67 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 337.80 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/337.80 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 337.80 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 67,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111.09/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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