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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 341.45 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 341.45 and 198.87 is: 298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 341.45 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/341.45 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 341.45 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 67,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,903.17/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.04

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