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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 324.36 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 324.36 and 198.65 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 324.36 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/324.36 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 324.36 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 64,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434.92/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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