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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 661.86 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 661.86 and 197.76 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 661.86 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/661.86 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 661.86 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 130,889.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,889.43/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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