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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 306.72 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 306.72 and 198.48 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 306.72 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/306.72 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 306.72 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 60,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,877.79/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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