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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 330.14 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 330.14 and 196.92 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 330.14 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/330.14 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 330.14 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 65,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011.66/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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