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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 355.34 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 355.34 and 198.16 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 355.34 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/355.34 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 355.34 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 70,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,414.17/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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