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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 352.22 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 352.22 and 199.18 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 352.22 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/352.22 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 352.22 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 70,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,155.18/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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