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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 315.59 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 315.59 and 198.54 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 315.59 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/315.59 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 315.59 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 62,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656.25/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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