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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 329.51 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 329.51 and 199.96 is: 299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 329.51 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/329.51 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 329.51 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 65,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,888.82/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.20

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