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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 663.23 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 663.23 and 198.50 is: 297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 663.23 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/663.23 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 663.23 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 131,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,648.34/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.87

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