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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 342.62 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 342.62 and 198.94 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 342.62 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/342.62 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 342.62 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 68,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,160.82/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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