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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 330.72 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 330.72 and 198.57 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 330.72 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/330.72 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 330.72 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 65,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671.40/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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