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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.59, 354.44 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.59, 354.44 and 198.32 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.59 : 354.44 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.59/354.44 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.59x = 354.44 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.59x = 70,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,291.55/236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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