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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 663.48 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 663.48 and 198.64 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 663.48 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/663.48 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 663.48 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 131,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,793.67/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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