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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.72, 354.63 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.72, 354.63 and 198.44 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.72 : 354.63 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.72/354.63 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.72x = 354.63 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.72x = 70,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,371.00/236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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