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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 336.42 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 336.42 and 199.08 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 336.42 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/336.42 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 336.42 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 66,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974.49/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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