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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.50 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.50 and 197.48 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.50 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.50 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.50 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 65,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,464.62/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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