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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.01, 333.51 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.01, 333.51 and 198.78 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.01 : 333.51 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.01/333.51 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.01x = 333.51 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.01x = 66,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,295.12/223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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