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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 663.03 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 663.03 and 198.48 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 663.03 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/663.03 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 663.03 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 131,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,598.19/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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