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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.33, 663.58 and 198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.33, 663.58 and 198.97 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.33 : 663.58 = 198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.33/663.58 = 198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.33x = 663.58 × 198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.33x = 132,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,031.52/442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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