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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 663.36 and 198.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 663.36 and 198.70 is: 297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 663.36 = 198.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/663.36 = 198.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 663.36 × 198.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 131,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,810.96/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.98

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