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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 333.50 and 199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 333.50 and 199.17 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 333.50 = 199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/333.50 = 199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 333.50 × 199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 66,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,423.20/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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