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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 332.28 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 332.28 and 197.97 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 332.28 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/332.28 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 332.28 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 65,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780.48/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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