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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 333.79 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 333.79 and 197.23 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 333.79 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/333.79 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 333.79 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 65,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833.40/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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