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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 333.48 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 333.48 and 196.72 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 333.48 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/333.48 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 333.48 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 65,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,602.19/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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