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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 663.20 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 663.20 and 198.49 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 663.20 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/663.20 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 663.20 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 131,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,638.57/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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