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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 334.24 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 334.24 and 199.69 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 334.24 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/334.24 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 334.24 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 66,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743.05/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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