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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 337.80 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 337.80 and 198.36 is: 296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 337.80 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/337.80 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 337.80 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 67,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006.01/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.93

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