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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663 and 198.82 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 131,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,817.66/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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