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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 334.95 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 334.95 and 197.84 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 334.95 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/334.95 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 334.95 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 66,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,266.60/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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