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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.02 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.02 and 198.73 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.02 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.02 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.02 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 67,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,770.90/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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