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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.55 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.55 and 198.12 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.55 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.55 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.55 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 66,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082.93/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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