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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 349.31 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 349.31 and 198.73 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 349.31 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/349.31 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 349.31 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 69,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.33/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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