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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 334.71 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 334.71 and 196.64 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 334.71 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/334.71 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 334.71 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 65,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818.21/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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