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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.88 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.88 and 198.20 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.88 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.88 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.88 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 66,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,571.42/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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