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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.57 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.57 and 198.11 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.57 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.57 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.57 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 66,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,876.34/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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