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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.70, 342.73 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.70, 342.73 and 198.19 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.70 : 342.73 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.70/342.73 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.70x = 342.73 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.70x = 67,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,922.95/228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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