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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.45 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.45 and 199.16 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.45 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.45 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.45 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 66,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211.20/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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