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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 321.48 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 321.48 and 198.16 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 321.48 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/321.48 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 321.48 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 63,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,704.48/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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