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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 322.71 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 322.71 and 198.98 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 322.71 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/322.71 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 322.71 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 64,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,212.84/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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