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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.33, 358.44 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.33, 358.44 and 198.83 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.33 : 358.44 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.33/358.44 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.33x = 358.44 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.33x = 71,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.83/239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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