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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 308.94 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 308.94 and 197.49 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 308.94 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/308.94 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 308.94 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 61,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,012.56/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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