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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 344.97 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 344.97 and 197.22 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 344.97 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/344.97 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 344.97 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 68,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034.98/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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