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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 662.43 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 662.43 and 198.24 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 662.43 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/662.43 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 662.43 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 131,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,320.12/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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