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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 333.82 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 333.82 and 199.16 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 333.82 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/333.82 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 333.82 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 66,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483.42/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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