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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 314.28 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 314.28 and 198.36 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 314.28 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/314.28 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 314.28 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 62,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,340.58/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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