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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 662.91 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 662.91 and 198.50 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 662.91 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/662.91 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 662.91 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 131,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,587.64/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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