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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.32, 337.85 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.32, 337.85 and 198.99 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.32 : 337.85 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.32/337.85 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.32x = 337.85 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.32x = 67,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228.77/226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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