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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.58 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.58 and 198.32 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.58 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.58 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.58 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 60,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205.99/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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