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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.95 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.95 and 198.48 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.95 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.95 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.95 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 67,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076.32/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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