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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 333.49 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 333.49 and 197.64 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 333.49 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/333.49 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 333.49 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 65,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,910.96/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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