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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 336.88 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 336.88 and 197 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 336.88 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/336.88 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 336.88 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 66,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365.36/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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