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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.78, 351.73 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.78, 351.73 and 198.23 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.78 : 351.73 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.78/351.73 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.78x = 351.73 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.78x = 69,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723.44/234.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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