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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 330.44 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 330.44 and 197.20 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 330.44 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/330.44 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 330.44 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 65,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,162.77/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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