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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 334.47 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 334.47 and 196.70 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 334.47 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/334.47 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 334.47 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 65,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,790.25/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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