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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 325.20 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 325.20 and 199 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 325.20 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/325.20 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 325.20 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 64,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,714.80/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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