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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 369.98 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 369.98 and 198.36 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 369.98 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/369.98 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 369.98 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 73,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,387.39/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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