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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.71, 346.70 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.71, 346.70 and 198.78 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.71 : 346.70 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.71/346.70 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.71x = 346.70 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.71x = 68,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,916.03/231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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