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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 331.61 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 331.61 and 198.32 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 331.61 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/331.61 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 331.61 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 65,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,762.25/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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