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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 662.07 and 197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 662.07 and 197.71 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 662.07 = 197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/662.07 = 197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 662.07 × 197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 130,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896.95/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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