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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 333.59 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 333.59 and 198.45 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 333.59 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/333.59 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 333.59 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 66,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,199.94/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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