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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 333.41 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 333.41 and 197.88 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 333.41 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/333.41 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 333.41 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 65,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,974.18/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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