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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.06 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.06 and 198.49 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.06 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.06 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.06 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 70,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,474.87/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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