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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.53, 351.51 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.53, 351.51 and 198.30 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.53 : 351.51 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.53/351.51 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.53x = 351.51 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.53x = 69,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,703.17/233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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