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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.80 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.80 and 196.40 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.80 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.80 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.80 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 65,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.72/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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