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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 327.78 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 327.78 and 198.72 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 327.78 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/327.78 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 327.78 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 65,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,136.44/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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