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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 332.37 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 332.37 and 198.44 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 332.37 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/332.37 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 332.37 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 65,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,955.50/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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