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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 343.80 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 343.80 and 198.96 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 343.80 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/343.80 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 343.80 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 68,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,402.45/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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