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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 346.88 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 346.88 and 198.87 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 346.88 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/346.88 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 346.88 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 68,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,985.57/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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