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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 307.85 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 307.85 and 197.21 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 307.85 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/307.85 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 307.85 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 60,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,708.57/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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