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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 198.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 198.78 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 198.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 198.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 198.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 131,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,814.99/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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