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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.74 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.74 and 196.92 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.74 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.74 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.74 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 65,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,326.24/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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