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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 334.87 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 334.87 and 199.39 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 334.87 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/334.87 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 334.87 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 66,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,769.78/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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