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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 340.75 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 340.75 and 198.34 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 340.75 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/340.75 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 340.75 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 67,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583.75/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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