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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 351.72 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 351.72 and 198.24 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 351.72 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/351.72 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 351.72 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 69,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,724.97/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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