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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 332.85 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 332.85 and 199.22 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 332.85 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/332.85 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 332.85 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 66,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,310.38/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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