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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.88 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.88 and 198.45 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.88 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.88 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.88 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 71,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020.79/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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