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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 330.84 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 330.84 and 198.96 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 330.84 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/330.84 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 330.84 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 65,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,823.93/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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