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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.42 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.42 and 198.92 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.42 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.42 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.42 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 131,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,967.51/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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