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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 332.85 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 332.85 and 198.86 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 332.85 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/332.85 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 332.85 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 66,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,190.55/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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