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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 663.27 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 663.27 and 198.46 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 663.27 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/663.27 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 663.27 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 131,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632.56/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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