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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334 and 198.50 is: 297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 66,299
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,299/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.57

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