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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 354.71 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 354.71 and 198.15 is: 296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 354.71 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/354.71 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 354.71 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 70,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,284.95/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.49

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