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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.16 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.16 and 198.75 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.16 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.16 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.16 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 66,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.80/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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