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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 337.08 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 337.08 and 197.91 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 337.08 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/337.08 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 337.08 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 66,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.83/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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