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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 324.97 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 324.97 and 198.88 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 324.97 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/324.97 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 324.97 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 64,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631.04/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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