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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 337.80 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 337.80 and 199.10 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 337.80 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/337.80 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 337.80 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 67,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,255.98/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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