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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 663.60 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 663.60 and 198.60 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 663.60 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/663.60 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 663.60 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 131,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,790.96/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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