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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 342.91 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 342.91 and 198.31 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 342.91 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/342.91 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 342.91 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 68,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,002.48/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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