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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 334.67 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 334.67 and 199.35 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 334.67 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/334.67 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 334.67 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 66,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,715.47/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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