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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 317.58 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 317.58 and 198.22 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 317.58 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/317.58 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 317.58 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 62,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950.71/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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