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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663 and 198.80 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 131,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,804.40/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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