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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 356.18 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 356.18 and 198.96 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 356.18 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/356.18 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 356.18 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 70,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,864.58/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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