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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 332.75 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 332.75 and 197.30 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 332.75 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/332.75 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 332.75 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 65,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651.91/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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