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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 333.45 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 333.45 and 199.26 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 333.45 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/333.45 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 333.45 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 66,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,443.25/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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