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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.48 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.48 and 197.28 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.48 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.48 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.48 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 60,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,462.37/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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