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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 331.34 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 331.34 and 197.32 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 331.34 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/331.34 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 331.34 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 65,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,380.01/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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