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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 307.63 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 307.63 and 199.08 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 307.63 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/307.63 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 307.63 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 61,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,242.98/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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