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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.80, 353.48 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.80, 353.48 and 198.81 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.80 : 353.48 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.80/353.48 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.80x = 353.48 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.80x = 70,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,274.36/235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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