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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 336.11 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 336.11 and 197.99 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 336.11 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/336.11 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 336.11 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 66,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,548.29/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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