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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.38 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.38 and 198.80 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.38 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.38 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.38 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 131,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,879.94/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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