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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 332 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 332 and 196.64 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 332 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/332 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 332 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 65,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,284.48/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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