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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 357.66 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 357.66 and 198.14 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 357.66 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/357.66 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 357.66 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 70,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,866.75/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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