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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 333.16 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 333.16 and 198.92 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 333.16 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/333.16 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 333.16 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 66,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,272.19/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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