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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.16 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.16 and 198.40 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.16 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.16 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.16 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 63,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,916.54/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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