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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 332.15 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 332.15 and 198.88 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 332.15 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/332.15 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 332.15 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 66,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058.22/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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