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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 342.78 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 342.78 and 198.55 is: 297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 342.78 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/342.78 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 342.78 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 68,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,058.97/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.29

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