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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 663.24 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 663.24 and 198.50 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 663.24 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/663.24 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 663.24 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 131,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,653.18/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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