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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 662.35 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 662.35 and 198.08 is: 297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 662.35 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/662.35 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 662.35 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 131,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,198.29/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.08

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