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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.04 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.04 and 198.50 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.04 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.04 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.04 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 66,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,304.28/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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