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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 339.69 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 339.69 and 198.18 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 339.69 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/339.69 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 339.69 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 67,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,319.76/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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