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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 337.83 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 337.83 and 198.14 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 337.83 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/337.83 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 337.83 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 66,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.74/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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