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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.57 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.57 and 199.02 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.57 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.57 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.57 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 132,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,063.70/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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