Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338 and 198.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338 and 198.80 is: 297.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225.54 : 338 = 198.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225.54/338 = 198.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225.54x = 338 × 198.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225.54x = 67,194.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,194.40/225.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297.93
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