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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.94 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.94 and 198.63 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.94 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.94 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.94 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 131,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,679.77/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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